Mountain lions play a critical role in maintaining a healthy natural ecosystem in every landscape they inhabit, but their continued presence in those landscapes is often tenuous.
Our Living with Lions webinar series highlights the challenges mountain lions face in existing in a human-dominated world, as well as the steps that we can take to preserve their presence here.
Interested in hearing the latest developments in mountain lion research? Want to be a more effective advocate for wildlife? These webinars are for you!
Registration is open now for these webinars:
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Keep California Cougars Protected: Stop SB 818!
Wednesday, April 16 at 12pm PT via Zoom
- Beth Pratt, California Regional Director, National Wildlife Federation
- Dr. T. Winston Vickers, Former Director and Lead Wildlife Veterinarian, California Mountain Lion Project, UC Davis
- Josh Rosenau, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Mountain Lion Foundation
SB 818 would create a permit for pursuing mountain lions with hounds in El Dorado County, CA, allowing the public to purchase a license to chase and harass mountain lions. The bill is contrary to the provisions of Proposition 117, the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, and contrary to the spirit of wildlife protection and restoration that won that proposition broad and sustained public support.
SB 818 is also unlawful, based on flawed science, bad for mountain lions, and bad for communities, pets, and livestock.
Join us for a special Living with Lions Webinar to learn more about why we need to stop SB 818 now to keep California cougars protected.
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Stay tuned, as each month we will dive in deep with scientists, journalists, authors, policymakers and more. Unless otherwise noted, all talks will take place at noon Pacific time, via Zoom. Registration is free and required in order to receive the link.
All events are free to attend, with donations to support our efforts welcome. This community has contributed well over $10,000 toward mountain lion protection efforts through these webinars since their launch in 2021. It’s inspiring to see so many people not only making time in their lives for mountain lions, but also giving generously to support recovery and co-existence efforts.
Watch our most recent webinar:
Cougar Connections: Wildlife Crossings in Washington
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